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The economy, explained, with stories and surprises. Imagine you could call up a friend and say, "Meet me at the bar and tell me what's going on with the economy." Now imagine that's actually a fun evening. That's what we're going for at <em>Planet Money</em>. People seem to like it.

#550: When Salaries Aren't Secret

In most workplaces, salaries are secret. But what if they weren't? What if everybody knew what everyone else made? On today's show, we visit a company in New York that practices pay transparency — and we hear how it changes the dynamic between employees and the boss.